WaterTalks

WaterTalks

WaterTalks is a lecture series, hosted by the Water Institute, that runs each year from September to March. Leading national and international researchers are selected to present inspiring dialogue and broadening perspectives on current water issues. The 45-minute lectures, held at the University of Waterloo, are followed by 15-minute question and answer periods. Seminars are frequently available on our YouTube channel.

Upcoming Talks


March 7, 2024: WaterTalk | Déjà vu or Jamais vu? Using a 20-y record to discern how coastal wetlands of eastern and northern Georgian Bay responds to climate-induced water-level disturbances, (in person) presented by Dr. Patricia Chow-Fraser, Professor, Department of Biology, McMaster University. 11:00 am-12:00 pm in DC 1302, lunch reception to follow in DC 1301.

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April 25, 2024: WaterTalk | Advancing our understanding and management of freshwaters with near-term forecasting, (in person) presented by Dr. Cayelan Carey, Professor, Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech. 11:00 am-12:00 pm in DC 1302, lunch reception to follow in DC 1301.